Construction Manager Electrification (Foundations)

South West England

Contract

My client currently has an opportunity for an experienced Electrification Construction Manager (Foundations) based in Newport for a contract. You will be responsible for the Management of a team of Engineers and Foundation subcontractors involved with an OLE project. You will have an in depth understanding of the relevant rail standards and in OLE foundation installation. As an experienced OLE Construction Manager, you will have an appreciation of OLE systems, with specific competency within the planning and implementation of foundation installation.

Key Responsibilities to:-

Assist and support the Delivery Manager ensuring project compliance with statutory legislation, Network Rail Group and Company Standards, and Company management systems, processes and procedures.

Deliver project to cost, programme and specification

Monitor and control costs

Identify resources and sub-contractors to enable project delivery

Lead, manage and motivate Engineers, supervisors and team

Interface with design and estimators throughout project

Monitor, update and amend plans as and when required

Review and Progress variations with QS and incorporate into plan

Manage client relationships

Carry out safety, quality and technical inspections

Plan, produce and deliver safety briefings

Produce and approve risk assessments and method statements

Produce internal and external reports

Develop innovative solutions to challenges.

Be able to read and understand the relevant cross sections and layouts for the delivery

Actively manage and report any on-site changes / variations to planned site activities

Ensure that tool box talks, task briefs and COSS briefs are carried out, recorded and archived for allocated contracts

Ensure that all works are undertaken in accordance with the planned safe method of work working

Manage sub-contractors, contract staff and direct labour

Carry out and review performance reviews, administer poor performance, attendance and disciplinary procedures when required

The role is one of Senior supervision and based generally in a site environment

It is a requirement of the role to attend site on a regular basis (including night time)

Hold disciplinary meeting as and when required

Promote safe working practices; ensure full implementation and compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Skills and Experience:-

Read, understand and comment on OLE Drawings

A background in Civil and/or geotechnical Engineering is essential

Use of Railway planning systems (essential)

Knowledge of HS&E requirements

Commercial and financial awareness

Experience in Managing and leading a Foundations OLE site team to successfully deliver high profile multi discipline contracts

A broad appreciation and experience of railway OHL installation and equipment

Qualifications Required:-

Hold an Engineering Qualification (HNC)

Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Power point and Outlook

Hold PTS /IWA

Are you looking for a new opportunity and challenge?

Do you want to be part of a company who is heading major projects?

This is a great opportunity for the right person

Do you have the skills, experience and the qualifications for this opportunity?

If the answer is yes; in order to be considered for this opportunity please call Farrah on 0771

306 848 or send your cv direct to Farrah. alam@

Vital. uk.com